Adriana Lee

Adriana is the resident writer-slash-culture vulture who has written about everything from smartphones, tablets, apps, accessories, and small biz technology to cooking, fashion, pop culture, newsmakers and the arts. She has appeared on Fox Business News, and her work has been published in Time Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and others. All of this gives her a unique view on her passions, technology and modern lifestyle. You can find her where the two intersect, at TechnoBuffalo, or follow her on Twitter at @Adra_La

There is no doubt that electronics is the season’s hottest gift category. But there’s more to giving a gadget than just clicking “buy” on the first device you see. A gadget gift, just like any other gift, goes over best…

Apple Maps is a beautiful application with an elegant UI. Clearly, Apple worked hard (and partnered with people who worked hard) to put out this stunning product. Unfortunately, none of that matters when melting bridges and people lost in the…

It’s December, which means you have places to go and things to do. There are presents to be bought and parties to be hit, and with all that running around, there’s also greater potential for three horrifying words to enter…

Score 1 for family-friendly web browsing: Google has changed its image search algorithm to prevent pornographic content from accidentally showing up in results. The move isn’t intended to censor material, says the company. It just wants to make sure provocative…

These days, people don’t just own gadgets — they have a relationship with their brands. No greater evidence of that exists than the ties between end users and their Apple products. Seems that more people are putting themselves into the…

If you’ve flown anywhere over the past few years, then you’re probably pretty familiar with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule of shutting off electronic devices while on board a plane. While some airlines limit the duration to take off and…

Pack it up, Comcast, TIme Warner and the rest of you broadband cable ISPs — Google Fiber has just put the smackdown on you. When Netflix offers ISP speed rankings, it’s definitely a headturner. As one of the most popular streaming…

Ever been ticked off enough by a company or local business to write a scathing review? (Who hasn’t?) Well, you might want to cool off before you hit that submit button. The line between sharing an experience and engaging in…

Graphic artists can finally enjoy the Retina Display goodness: As promised more than three months ago, Adobe has graced its Photoshop and Illustrator applications with with Retina (HiDPI) support. Better late than never. Graphics pros have been waiting for six…

I’m just going to go on the record here: I like the new creativity retailers are using to court consumers this holiday season. eBay had a clever hook, giving away free Bliss foot massages for people to enjoy as they…